Corporate Development - Mergers & Acquisitions and Strategic Investments, Vice President

Job Description
When someone joins the Corporate Development team, they accelerate their career by driving all phases of strategic acquisitions and investments at Chase.
As a Vice President on the Corporate Development team, you will be a member of a high-impact team responsible for accelerating and transforming Chase's business. You will support Chase's strategic initiatives by identifying, evaluating and executing new transactions. This is a highly-visible position; you will work closely with our business leaders and cross-functional partners in Product, Operations, and Technology as well as various Legal, Risk, Control and Compliance teams. In this role, you will report to the M&A lead for Chase Corporate Development.
Job Responsibilities:

• Assess strategic opportunities and recommend plans and strategies, including risks, to senior management for new business growth.
• Prepare and deliver evaluation materials and status reports.
• Stay informed on new technologies and trends, and advise stakeholders on market intelligence and potential targets.
• Build a strong team culture while mentoring and managing associates.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Business acumen and direct experience managing complex initiatives, complemented by proven project management skills to drive time-sensitive processes, a highly motivated work ethic, and deep curiosity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills, and experience presenting board-level materials.
• Knowledge of M&A tools and databases (e.g., Pitchbook, Crunchbase, and CapIQ).
• Experience delivering valuations using methods such as DCF, trading comparables and precedent transactions.
• Ability to read and understand legal documents.
• Sound judgment to work independently and escalate issues when needed.
• Strong credibility and ability to speak directly, including when offering a dissenting view.
• Commitment to teamwork and experience mentoring associates.
• Interest and experience in using AI tools to enhance their research and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree required in a field that shows a structured and organized approach to work.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills:

• Experience in investment banking, corporate M&A, business development, strategy/financial consulting, private equity, and/or venture capital.
• Track record of driving transactions and supporting growth through M&A, joint ventures, or investments.

About Us
Chase is a leading financial services firm, helping nearly half of America's households and small businesses achieve their financial goals through a broad range of financial products. Our mission is to create engaged, lifelong relationships and put our customers at the heart of everything we do. We also help small businesses, nonprofits and cities grow, delivering solutions to solve all their financial needs.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
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About the Team
Our Consumer & Community Banking division serves our Chase customers through a range of financial services, including personal banking, credit cards, mortgages, auto financing, investment advice, small business loans and payment processing. We're proud to lead the U.S. in credit card sales and deposit growth and have the most-used digital solutions - all while ranking first in customer satisfaction.
The Strategy team manages mission-critical projects ranging from developing growth strategies, to assessing and planning entry into new markets, to implementing organizational restructurings and operational efficiencies, and more. Projects are typically team-based and include close collaboration with senior executives.